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The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
Was listening to it on audiobook. The male narrators voice was annoying me, therefore I couldn't get into the story.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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adventurous funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I loved the character development overall. I particularly enjoyed the character arc of the MCs. However, parts felt rushed and not explained, as well as they could have been imo, particularly for the side characters. This could simply be because it is part of a series, but I feel like the world/character building would would have benefitted by having a little more focus.

I think the plot was great along with the plot twists, and I am keen to read book 2 when it is published. 

The banter between the characters had me laughing in places, and the spice was nice.

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The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen

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adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Summer I Destroyed You by Elizabeth O'Roark

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

As with the other books in this series, the characters are well written and relatable. I like the way they are introduced, and their character arc really does develop throughout the story. I also like that you get peek into the lives of past characters (from previous books) that I liked. 

My knowledge about places in America is very limited. However, I felt that the town in which the story is set is. Very genetic, almost cliche. That being said, it kends itself very well to the plot.

This story is written in dual POV of both the FMC & the MMC. I really enjoyed how the characters were written to complement each other, and you got a genuine snapshot of how they related to others and the world around them. Another bonus it that jt was written in first person, which is a preferred style of mine.

I feel like the writing was a little flat in places, but not necessarily boring. Some books are easy read and this us meant to be one of them.
Avalon Tower by Alex Rivers, C.N. Crawford

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Such an enjoyable read. Some spicy scenes but there's a really great plot line as well. 

I also LOVE that it's mostly set in England 
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It was OK. I just found I couldn't really get into the story as I didn't care about the characters
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

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Just not in the mood for it
Yet.
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

To Carve a Fae Heart by Tessonja Odette

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25